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Managed IT services make it easy for a small business to save time and money while improving security and efficiency. What makes outsourced IT so appealing to small business? More and more savvy business owners are looking outside for IT and network support instead of opting to hire a dedicated employee. Outsourcing has plenty of […]

Weighing the pros and cons of software subscription and perpetual license models With a big name, traditionally boxed products like Microsoft Office 365 being offered via new subscription licensing models and online subscription platforms like G Suite we, as IT pros, have decided to consider the subscription model and determine if and when it is right for businesses. Many […]

Technology Management has become an important aspect of doing business today. Here are a few details about what it entails, and why a business may need it.   Technology management is a term that is used to refer to a group of services offered to a business that may not have its own IT department. […]

As malware attacks continue to increase in frequency, businesses must take proactive steps to protect their enterprise data from theft or ransom. IT security experts have revealed that there were over one million web attacks against individuals 365 days in 2015. Unfortunately the number of attacks didn’t slow down in 2016, which means that businesses […]

Keep hackers from turning you and your business into a victim with these cybersecurity best practices. Cyberattacks come in many forms, and no part of your business seems to be safe from them. You work for months to prepare your website. You go into painstaking detail over each section and prepare for your go-live date. […]

We’re getting more and more confirmation that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are turning to smaller or regional cloud providers for dedicated support. Yes, they’re scaling back from MSP giants like Azure, Google, AWS (Amazon Web Services), and IBM. Why? As cloud migration continues to grow, smaller companies recognize they require closer attention to their […]

Mandated by Presidents Obama and Trump alongside the National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST), The Cybersecurity Framework is required for all Federal organizations and is becoming the baseline security standard for commercial organizations at all levels. Background & Basics: What Is the Cybersecurity Framework? The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is a policy framework of computer security guidelines for private sector […]

Recently, a prominent electrical contracting company serving customers across the southeast was frustrated by sluggish network performance. The problem affected the construction of a world-class stadium, where speedy transfer of large CAD files was critical—not only to the project, but to the contractor’s reputation. Turning to their outside provider for help, they recommended expanding bandwidth across […]

Comparing Project Management Solutions from Microsoft and Google Getting tasks done efficiently is a top priority for any modern business. A huge part of driving efficiency is implementing strategic procedures for project management. A good project management platform can make a huge difference for business owners and allow them to keep on top of ongoing tasks and […]

What’s The Remote Access Protocol And Why Should I Worry About It? The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a means that Microsoft provides for Windows (and Mac) users to access another computer remotely. Remote computer access is often used by IT people to diagnose and repair a problem with a computer. If you’ve ever worked […]